Nurse Practitioner Registered
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PROFILE
Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) with exceptional hands on experience in pediatrics, family practice and urgent care settings. Currently working as an FNP in a primary care setting providing preventative care, education and health promotion, and diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions as per the Maryland state nurse practitioner scope of practice.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama, January 2016 to August 2017
Masters of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner,
Georgetown University, January 2014 to December 2015.
Bachelors of Science in Nursing: University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, February 2002 to December 2004.
CERTIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIP& LICENSURE
Current Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner license, Maryland state
Current Registered Nurse compact license, Maryland state
AANP FNP certification
Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Current BLS
HONORS AND AWARDS
Invited for induction to Sigma Theta Tau International honor society for achieving academic excellence at Georgetown University.
Commonwealth Scholarship, Australia for academic excellence
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER: Elite Multi Speciality Clinic, February 2016 to present
Conducting complete annual physical examination
Conducting well woman examination
Ordering and interpreting laboratory results
Ordering diagnostic studies to aid diagnosis
Referral to specialists as necessary
Computerized (office ally, MTBC, practice fusion) documentation and coding of diagnoses
Patient education, health screening and health promotion
FNP CLINICAL ROTATIONS
May 2014 to November 2015
Assessed, diagnosed and treated patients presenting with episodic illnesses.
Managed patients with chronic conditions and exacerbations.
Performed simple office procedures such as ECGs, pelvic exams, wound dressing, applying braces on patients with sprains etc.
Ordered and interpreted laboratory results.
Ordered diagnostic imaging as indicated to aid diagnosis
Referred patients to specialists as needed.
Documented patient visits using eMR in SOAP note format and ICD-10 codes to code diagnoses.
Educated patients on health promotion and disease prevention.
Performed annual and sports physicals.
Referred to current practice guidelines to provide up to date evidence based care.
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
May 2014 and January 2015 On Campus Intensive
Passed a 30 minute head to toe graded examination with a standardized patient.
Had hands on experience performing genital, rectal and pelvic exams on standardized patients
Passed a 2.5 hours graded examination on focused visits of 4 separate patients, to demonstrate proficiency in history taking, physical exam, diagnosis, and plan of care followed by timely documentation of SOAP notes.
Participated in carrying out emergency office procedures, performing skin biopsy, suturing, etc.
Registered Nurse, Medstar Health, November 2012 to Present
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, Olney, MD, September 2013 to Present
Assessing patients using the NIH (National Institutes of Health) stroke scale.
Planning and implementing individualized care plans and evaluating effectiveness.
Patient education.
Performing head to toe assessment.
Attending to admission and discharges.
Timely computerized documentation on care provided to patients.
Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the patients’ needs are met.
Medication administration through various routes as ordered.
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital, Roseville, MD, IMC/Observation Unit, November 2012- August 2013
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care of patients from admission through discharge.
Provided quality nursing care in co-ordination with healthcare providers and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Collaborated with patients and families regarding nursing care.
Performed computerized documentation on nursing care delivered.
Demonstrated high level of clinical competency.
Started peripheral intravenous lines and drew blood for laboratory testing as needed.
Took care of patients on cardiac monitors.
Charge Nurse (RN), Glen Meadows Presbyterian Senior Living, Glen Arm, MD, February 2012 to November 2012
Supervised certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and LPNs.
Attended patient rounds with healthcare providers.
Took physician orders and transcribed them.
Attended to computerized documentation
Attended wound rounds; measuring, evaluating and dressing wounds.
Prioritized care in order of urgency
Charge Nurse (RN), Wingate Healthcare, South Hadley & Andover, MA, March 2010 to August 2011
Supervised CNAs, LPNs, and RNs
Exercised strong team leadership skills in areas of assignment delegation, sufficient staffing, and ensuring staff complied with organization policies and procedures.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans for new admissions and transfers
Worked collaboratively with medical staff and members of the healthcare team to address clinical issues and problems.
Provided quality nursing care for sub-acutely ill patients.
Assisted staff in assessing patient status related to medical, social, psychological, and spiritual issues.
Provided support to patients and families in dealing with clinical issues; assisted in resolving grievances voiced by either party.
Evaluated emergency situations and providing assistance as needed.
Pronouncement patient demise when directed by the healthcare provider.
Performed audits as assigned by Director of Nursing.
Investigated accidents and incidents.
Developed supervisory reports to the Director of Nursing regarding pertinent issues.
Registered Nurse, Columbia Quality Care Services, Sydney Australia 2005 to 2010
Provided nursing care for surgical patients post surgery.
Provided tracheostomy care including conducting physical examinations, patient assessment, wound care, and other treatments as needed.
Managed patients with various medical issues.
Attended to care plans and detailed documentation as per regulations.
Liaised with the interdisciplinary team on plan of care for patients, assessed patients and notified attending healthcare providers of clinical changes.
Interacted with patients’ families to keep them informed of patients’ condition.
Nursing Assistant, Stanmore Nursing Home, Sydney, Australia, 2002 to 2005
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